Watermelon Granita With Sweet Lemon Cream Recipe

Name: Watermelon Granita With Sweet Lemon Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Granita:; 2/3 cup water; 2/3 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 leaves fresh mint; 1 lime, juiced; 1 pinch kosher salt; 10 cups cubed seeded watermelon; Lemon Cream:; 8 ounces labneh (thick Middle Eastern-style yogurt); 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste; 1/2 lemon, zested; 3 tablespoons water, or as needed

Servings: persons

Granita:
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 leaves fresh mint
1 lime, juiced
1 pinch kosher salt
10 cups cubed seeded watermelon
Lemon Cream:
8 ounces labneh (thick Middle Eastern-style yogurt)
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 lemon, zested
3 tablespoons water, or as needed

1
Combine water, sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh mint in a heavy bottomed saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat; mix in lime juice and salt.
2
Place watermelon in batches in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a large bowl, using a spoon to press out as much juice as possible; stir in sugar mixture.
3
Pour watermelon mixture into a 10x14-inch glass pan. Freeze, scraping the surface every 30 minutes with a fork until ice crystals form throughout, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
4
Mix labneh, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Whisk in water 1 teaspoon at a time until consistency is light and creamy. Top granita with cream.

155

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Granita:, 2/3 cup water, 2/3 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Watermelon Granita With Sweet Lemon Cream falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Watermelon Granita With Sweet Lemon Cream

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